Comb Case
1669 (made)
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Pink silk comb case with five bands of silk and metal thread embroidery on black silk. The embroidery depicts Justice, angels with the initials 'E.S.' and 'V.B.' and the date 1669, a nude female figure standing on a winged disc, a female figure with two cherubs, and two female figures with a sheep and a mirror. The spaces in between are filled with floral motifs. The outer edge and each panel is trimmed with gilt bobbin lace. The case is lined with pink cotton.
Object details
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| Brief description | Comb case, 1669, German or Graubunden, Swiss, five bands of silk embroidery on black silk |
| Physical description | Pink silk comb case with five bands of silk and metal thread embroidery on black silk. The embroidery depicts Justice, angels with the initials 'E.S.' and 'V.B.' and the date 1669, a nude female figure standing on a winged disc, a female figure with two cherubs, and two female figures with a sheep and a mirror. The spaces in between are filled with floral motifs. The outer edge and each panel is trimmed with gilt bobbin lace. The case is lined with pink cotton. |
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| Credit line | Given by Admiral Sir Robert and Lady Prendergast |
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| Accession number | T.116-1956 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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